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ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system" has been completed, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement targeted the goods category, specifically cameras, for scientific imaging purposes. The contract was awarded directly to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Ltd, based in Welwyn Garden City, and the procurement method utilised was below threshold without competition, reflecting a direct award process. The contract, valued at £60,025 excluding VAT, was signed on 10th September 2025 and became active from 11th September 2025, concluding by 12th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technologies and scientific equipment. Companies capable of supplying high-precision imaging systems, especially those with experience in radiography and CT imaging, would be well-suited for such contracts. While this contract has already been awarded, similar future procurement opportunities by UKRI could benefit businesses operating within the same industry category. Suppliers looking to expand their portfolio in central government procurement with a focus on technological goods should take note of UKRI's ongoing requirements in research and innovation support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system

Notice Description

A pair of qCMOS (quantitativeCMOS) cameras for imaging of scintillators for radiography and CT of metal alloy solidification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,025 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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